Richer retired as CFO for Putnam Investments in 2017 after spending nine years with the firm. Previously, she served 25 years with Fidelity Investments in a variety of leadership roles including EVP of Fidelity Management and Research Co., CFO, and president of Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Co. She currently serves on the board of trustees for the University of Notre Dame and is a board member of the Alzheimer's Association.